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Podcast: EARLY 2026 MARYLAND SEASON PREVIEW | Cover 3 Summer School
- Maryland lost substantial linebacker production and has limited proven depth behind the top of the new rotation.
- Trey Reddick provides an experienced, productive option, but the lack of established reserves makes health especially important at linebacker.
- Boston College transfer Amari Jackson has dealt with health issues for two seasons, adding availability risk to a rebuilt secondary.
- Dante Joyner and Jamari Glassgow bring starting experience, while safety Messiah DeLoach is among the younger players being asked to step forward.
- The defense has promising returning sophomores, but several position groups have little margin for additional injuries.
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Passmore update
- Passmore didn't enter portal while recovering from major Achilles injury.
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Why Is Edema Delaying?
- Edema backup role (5 min/game) insurance vs injury; Buljan and Payne play majority 5 minutes.
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- Intel: Tom McMillen is a regent at the University of Maryland and vice chair of its athletics committee.
- Intel: Maryland Football @TerpsFootball · 18h DeJuan Williams 5 29 1.3K
- Intel: Maryland Football @TerpsFootball · 18h malik washington and Dontay Joyner Jr.
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- Intel: Good luck to @teagancox_ and Team Maryland in the Big 33 Football Classic this evening!
Why Is Edema Delaying?
- Prospect Edema may have set announcement date or waiting on portal 5-star commitments.
Favour Ibe
- Ibe won't play next year—let him go portal/bench elsewhere, reconsider later if needed.
Tough Year at UMD
- Football generates most money; $80M conference payout doesn't justify 2-6 record.
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Portal Visitor - Football
- Position group needs elite tackler who won't get pushed back yards on contact—portal visitor hopefully fills gap.
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AD Jim Smith
- Jim Smith raised $15M for roster; worst combined winning percentage among Power 5 this year.